In the world of research, a digital identity is primarily created through digital identifiers and author profiles.
1. Digital Identifier
Author identification systems enable the management of author identities, helping to avoid ambiguity associated with personal names and providing a permanent, unique code. Further information can be found under Identifiers.
It is also important to choose a professional name and use it consistently, as this helps facilitate the accurate retrieval of research output and increases visibility.
2. Author Profile
An author profile is an academic profile that displays relevant information about the author's professional and research career, including their name, affiliation, contact details, publications, research interests, and more. Information on how to create an author profile can be found on social media platforms.
Scientific reputation is essential for researchers, as it directly influences their career development and recognition. The quality of research output and the assessment of an author’s impact are measured using a range of indicators employed by universities and funding bodies. Among these metrics are the number of citations a publication receives and the total citation count of the author. These indicators can be enhanced through effective dissemination strategies.
Building a digital identity is a key step in ensuring the visibility of a researcher’s academic work. Proper attribution of research outputs is crucial for creating an accurate record of an author’s publications, projects, and findings, thereby improving the reliability of impact metrics.
Proactively managing one’s digital identity, combined with effective dissemination of research, increases visibility and impact. This, in turn, fosters collaboration with other researchers and opens up opportunities for securing collaborative research funding.
